On the Mat is a podcast for yoga practitioners who are ready to take their practice beyond the studio. Each episode invites you to explore the rich philosophy, history, and heart of yoga, bridging the gap between what happens on your mat and how you live off it. With thoughtful insights, accessible teachings, and a deep respect for tradition, Leah guides you on a journey to embody yoga as a way of life. Whether you're a curious student or a seasoned teacher, this podcast is your companion in cultivating a more meaningful, grounded, and soulful practice.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn the Mat is a podcast for yoga practitioners who are ready to take their practice beyond the studio. Each episode invites you to explore the rich philosophy, history, and heart of yoga, bridging the gap between what happens on your mat and how you live off it.
On the Mat is hosted by Leah Oren. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Finding Your Rhythm: Cycle Syncing & Yoga" (23 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Deity Deep Dives: Lakshmi & The Energy of Abundance" (16 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "Silence: Lessons from Vipassana" (9 October 2026, 51 minutes).
On the Mat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for On the Mat is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On the Mat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On the Mat's contact route on record: verified email.
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Leah Oren hosts On the Mat, a religion podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #15
We’re constantly being asked to push through, to show up the same way every day, regardless of what’s happening in our bodies. But what if our bodies were never designed to operate that way? In this episode, we explore...
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah explores the mythology and symbolism of Lakshmi — the Hindu goddess of abundance, prosperity, and beauty. Through ancient stories and yogic philosophy, this episode examines how...
Episode #13
What can ten days of silence teach us about ourselves? In this episode, Leah sits down with her friend (and fellow teacher!) Claire, whom she met during her 300-hour yoga teacher training in India, to discuss her...
Episode #12
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah explores the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama — the historical Buddha — and his connection to yoga philosophy and the path to enlightenment. While Buddhism eventually became...
Episode #11
Ayurveda is often called the “sister science” to yoga. But what does that actually mean? In this episode, we explore the foundations of Ayurveda, from the meaning behind the word itself to the idea that health is a...
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah explores the life, mythology, and teachings of Krishna, the playful eighth incarnation of Vishnu. From mischievous butter thief to divine teacher of the Bhagavad Gita , Krishna’s...
A French philosopher once wrote, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” But if that’s true, why does being human feel so… complicated? In this...
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah unpacks one of the most beloved and influential stories in Hindu mythology: The Ramayana — the epic tale of Lord Rama, Sita, and the monkey god Hanuman. As an incarnation of Vishnu...
Episode #7
In today’s episode, Leah breaks down the chakras—what they actually are, the common misconceptions surrounding them, and why they still matter in both our yoga practice and our everyday lives. The inquiry begins with...
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah explores the stories, symbolism, and yogic teachings of Vishnu — the Hindu god of preservation and protection As one of the three deities of the Trimurti alongside Brahma and Shiva...
Episode #5
It’s become a staple of modern yoga culture: the word that closes class, appears on merchandise, and is casually reinterpreted with supposed reverent meaning… But what does Namaste actually mean? In this episode, we...
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah explores the story and symbolism of Saraswati — the Hindu goddess of wisdom, creativity, music, intuition, and sacred knowledge. As the goddess counterpart to Brahma, Saraswati...
Episode #3
Yoga today is everywhere, from studios and gyms to activewear ads and social media feeds. But somewhere along the way, a practice rooted in spirituality, philosophy, and liberation became increasingly associated with...
Welcome to the very first installment of Deity Deep Dives — a special series within On the Mat exploring the gods, goddesses, and stories woven into the heart of the yogic tradition. In this episode, Leah dives into the...
Episode #19
<p>In this final episode of our 8 Limbs of Yoga series, we arrive at the eighth and final limb: Samadhi.</p><p>Often translated as complete absorption, Samadhi represents the culmination of the yogic path: the moment...
<p>Today you’re getting a two-for-one as we unpack Dharana and Dhyana, the sixth and seventh limbs of yoga. These two branches are are deeply intertwined, with one leading directly into the other. And together they form...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, we explore Pratyahara, the fifth limb of yoga—and the one most often overlooked. Sometimes called the “forgotten limb,” Pratyahara sits at the exact center of the 8 Limbed Path, acting as the...
<p>What happens to prana once it enters the body? </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we explore the five Vayus - the directional movements of life force energy that influence everything from digestion to emotional...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode, we turn our attention to the fourth limb of yoga: Prānāyāma. Commonly translated as “breathwork,” Prānāyāma extends far beyond the physical act of breathing; rather it is the conscious regulation of...
<p>Not all yoga is the same…and that’s a good thing. Because WE are not all the same. </p><p>Whether you're new to the practice, returning after time away, or simply curious about exploring something new, this episode...
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